salaryOlathe is the 4th-largest city in Kansas that we track, with 145,057 residents. Rent is lower than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,800 a year. That is $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Kansas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Kansas. It is number 53 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Olathe?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Olathe
| Size | Olathe | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,191 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,251 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,464 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,894 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,175 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Olathe overall?
Everyday prices in Kansas overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Olathe, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Olathe
Life in Olathe
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Olathe?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $986 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $364,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Olathe, KS?
Renting in Olathe costs a median of about $1,545 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Olathe?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,800 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Olathe cheap or expensive?
Olathe is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.1% of the typical household income of $122,959. It ranks 53rd cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Olathe?
The median homeowner in Olathe pays $4,273 a year in property taxes, about 1.17% of the median home value.
Is Olathe more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Kansas are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Olathe?
The median home value in Olathe is $364,700, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
145,057 people live in Olathe. Numbers are typical (middle) values.